Spacebears!

We got a wonderful book out of the library: "What Happens on Wednesdays" by Emily Jenkins. In it, a little girl narrates her day, starting with, "What happens on Wednesdays is I wake up when it is still dark out...I sit on the counter while Mommy makes coffee....When the clock says six, we wake up Daddy." She takes us through her typical day in Brooklyn: walking to the bagel shop; playing with her friend in the park; preschool;  naptime; swimming with Mommy; dinner; night time. 

Given that our weekdays are scheduled from 6 am to 9 pm, I do try to slow down and appreciate the daily routine.  I'd like to make a Wednesday book for Xander. It would start with, "On Wednesdays, Daddy carries Kai in to Mommy, and I come in a few minutes later and we all snuggle in bed."

This weekend was extremely packed. We saw Justin, Jen and Henry again on Saturday. Micah grilled a whole chicken (spatchcock style). Micah is a fabulous cook. On Sunday, we BARTed over to the Mission with Tony and Cleo and their twins (three days older than Kai), and met Meredith and Sasha (two months older than Kai) for Sunday Streets. Kid-to-adult ratio was 1:1. We all managed to keep it together for about an hour, so I consider it a success.

In the spirit of "What Happens on Wednesdays," here's some shots of typical activities.

Kai after a successful yogurt face mask breakfast.

Xander wearing his new apron.

Xander loves the apron Grandma Dixie made for him. Thanks! He refuses to make a normal face when we take his picture. Much like Calvin, which is giving me ideas for Xander's Halloween costume this year.

Xander made a space ship in our living room this afternoon. Micah, Kai and I all took turns flying around in it with him. Note the luggage on top. He's prepared for everything.

Xander's space ship. They just hit a space bear in this photo.
Luggage includes Pikachu, two U-locks,
all of Kai's baby toys, the library books.

Micah and Xander exploring space.

Close-up of the map taped to the bottom of the coffee table.
Space is big--you should always bring a map.

When I get some time later this week, I'll try to upload the video Xander and I made inside the space ship.